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New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.

Male hormones, or androgens, affect women's health in areas like mood and bone density, and hormone replacement therapy using antiandrogenic progestogens can improve mood disorders and alertness in menopausal women.

Androgen therapy can help with symptoms like low libido in women, but more research is needed to understand its long-term safety and effects on health.

Androgens like testosterone may help treat traumatic brain injury by reducing mitochondrial stress and inflammation.

Antiandrogens affect androgen-dependent body functions and are used for various medical conditions, with some risks like fetus feminization, but new forms like 17α-propylmesterolone show promise for acne without systemic effects.

Common Black hair care products may affect hormone levels and potentially impact health, especially in reproductive and metabolic areas.

New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in women that can cause infertility and other health issues, and it may be improved by treatments that increase insulin sensitivity.

Excessive hair growth in women, often from high androgen levels, is usually caused by PCOS, and can be treated with hair removal, medication, and possibly weight loss.

Low-dose anti-androgen drugs and certain drug combinations are effective for hirsutism, and insulin sensitizers show promise, especially for those with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Hirsutism in women is often due to hormone sensitivity and has significant psychological effects.

Hormones significantly affect women's sexual function, and more research is needed to improve treatments for sexual dysfunction with minimal side effects.

Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.

Chlormadinone acetate is a strong, well-tolerated hormone used in birth control and hormone therapy with benefits for menstrual pain and skin conditions.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.

Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.

Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.

Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.

Spironolactone is an effective and well-tolerated first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa in women.

Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.

Androgen therapy might help some women with low libido, but it has risks and should be used carefully.

Finasteride and flutamide both reduce hair growth, but finasteride has fewer side effects.

The document concludes that managing hirsutism involves identifying the cause, using a scoring system for severity, combining cosmetic and medical treatments, encouraging weight loss, and providing psychological support, while noting the need for more research on drug treatments.

Women with excessive male-pattern hair growth should get a full hormone check-up to find and treat any underlying issues, considering both medical and emotional aspects.

Flutamide works better than finasteride for hirsutism, and combining both is slightly better but not much.

Spironolactone might cause painful intercourse and decreased sexual arousal in women.

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.

Progestogens are essential in menopausal hormone therapy to prevent uterine cancer and must be chosen carefully based on individual needs.

Hirsutism, excessive hair growth in women, is often caused by PCOS and can be managed with medication and personalized treatment plans.

The right dosage of CPA and TB can work as a safe and reversible male contraceptive in monkeys.